Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2015 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2015

Commission File Number: 001-35570

CHANTICLEER HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

7621 Little Avenue, Suite 414, Charlotte, NC 28226

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(704) 366-5122

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods as the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ] Non-accelerated filer [  ] Smaller reporting company [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X].

The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock, par value $.0001 per share, as of August 4, 2015 was 14,237,581 shares.

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

INDEX

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: FINANCIAL StatemenTS

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Business

ORGANIZATION

Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is in the business of owning, operating and franchising fast casual dining concepts domestically and internationally. The Company was organized October 21, 1999, under its original name, Tulvine Systems, Inc., under the laws of the State of Delaware. On April 25, 2005, Tulvine Systems, Inc. formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Chanticleer Holdings, Inc., and on May 2, 2005, Tulvine Systems, Inc. merged with and changed its name to Chanticleer Holdings, Inc.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries presented below (collectively referred to as the “Company”):

* Denotes inactive subsidiaries

All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company operates on a calendar year-end. The accounts of two subsidiaries, Just Fresh and Hooters Nottingham (“WEW”), are consolidated based on either a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to each December 31. No events occurred related to the difference between the Company’s reporting calendar quarter end and the Company’s two subsidiaries quarter ends that materially affected the company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

GENERAL

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting and include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation. These condensed consolidated financial statements have not been audited. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for interim reporting. The Company believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on April 15, 2015 and amended on April 30, 2015. Certain amounts for the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of June 30, 2015, our cash balance was $2,808,181. The level of additional cash needed to fund operations and our ability to conduct business for the next twelve months will be influenced primarily by the following factors:

● the pace of growth in our restaurant businesses and related investments in opening new stores;

● the level of investment in acquisition of new restaurant businesses and entering new markets;

● our ability to manage our operating expenses and maintain gross margins as we grow:

● our ability to access the capital and debt markets;

● popularity of and demand for our fast casual dining concepts; and

● general economic conditions and changes in consumer discretionary income.

We have typically funded our operating costs, acquisition activities, working capital investments and capital expenditures with proceeds from the issuances of our common stock and other financing arrangements, including convertible debt, lines of credit, notes payable and capital leases.

Our operating plans for 2015 contemplate moderate organic growth, opening 3-4 new stores within our current markets and restaurant concepts, as well as growing through the acquisition of additional restaurant businesses to expand our market scale. We completed a rights offering raising net proceeds of approximately $7.1 million and issued $2.2 million in convertible debt to fund the acquisition of The Burger Joint and for general corporate purposes in the first quarter of 2015. During the second quarter, we completed an equity transaction raising net proceeds of approximately $1.9 million. In the third quarter, we expect to raise additional capital through the issuance of common stock to fund the acquisition of Little Big Burger, investments in Australia and general corporate purposes and extend principal payment terms on our $5 million note. As discussed in Note 16, Subsequent Events, we have entered into an agreement to acquire 50% of the assets of the Margaritaville in Sydney, Australia including 100% of the gaming machines and licenses in this location, and 80% of the assets of five Hooters location in Australia. As of the date of this filing, the Company has executed business sale agreements for the purchase of the assets of Margaritaville and four of the Hooters Australia properties. The Company expects to complete the agreement for the fifth and final Hooters Australia property imminently. The closings are contingent upon the assumption of leases, franchise agreements and, other closing conditions. We have agreed to indemnify the administrators and sellers against any losses or claims resulting from non-performance by the Company. In the event we are unable to complete the acquisitions, we could incur additional costs which could have an adverse impact on our liquidity and financial condition. The funds required to complete these acquisitions are approximately $1.4 million and $0.8 million for the Margaritaville and Hooters acquisitions, respectively.

As we execute our growth plans throughout the balance of 2015, we intend to carefully monitor the impact of growth on our working capital needs and cash balances relative to the availability of cost-effective debt and equity financing. We believe the capital resources available to us will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations and to support our operating plans through June 30, 2016. We may raise additional capital from the issuance of new debt and equity during 2015 to continue to execute our growth plans, although there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so. In the event that such capital is not available, we may have to scale back or freeze our organic growth plans, reduce general and administrative expenses and/or curtail future acquisition plans to manage our liquidity and capital resources.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies previously disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014. The Company is now engaged in franchising operations as a result of its acquisition of BGR: The Burger Joint (“BGR”) in March 2015. Accordingly, the Company’s policy regarding revenue recognition has been expanded to address revenue recognition for franchise operations.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include the valuation of the investments in portfolio companies, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, valuing options and warrants using the Binomial Lattice and Black Scholes models, intangible asset valuations and useful lives, depreciation and uncollectible accounts and reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria have been satisfied:

● Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;

● Delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

● The seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and

● Collectability is reasonably assured.

Restaurant Net Sales and Food and Beverage Costs

The Company records revenue from restaurant sales at the time of sale, net of discounts, coupons, employee meals, and complimentary meals and gift cards. Sales, value added (“VAT”) and goods and services tax (“GST”) collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis within sales in our consolidated statements of operations. Cost of sales primarily includes the cost of food, beverages, and merchandise and disposable paper and plastic goods used in preparing and selling our menu items, and exclude depreciation and amortization. Vendor allowances received in connection with the purchase of a vendor’s products are recognized as a reduction of the related food and beverage costs as earned.

Management Fee Income

The Company receives revenue from management fees from certain non-affiliated companies, including Hooters of America.

Gaming Income

The Company receives revenue from operating a gaming facility adjacent to its Hooters restaurant in Jantzen Beach, Oregon. The Company also receives gaming revenue from gaming machines located in Sydney, Australia, which continues until the $5 million of debt assumed connection with the acquisition of the Hooters franchise stores in Australia is repaid. After that debt has been repaid, the Company’s participation in the gaming revenue at the Sydney location will decrease from 100% to 60%. Revenue is recognized as earned from gaming activities, net of taxes and other government fees.

Franchise Income

The Company accounts for initial franchisee fees in accordance with FASB ASC 952, Franchisors. The Company grants franchises to operators in exchange for initial franchise license fees and continuing royalty payments. Franchise license fees are deferred when received and recognized as revenue when the Company has performed substantially all initial services required by the franchise or license agreement, which is generally upon the opening of a store. Continuing fees, which are based upon a percentage of franchisee and licensee sales are recognized on the accrual basis as those sales occur.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

For business combinations, the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest are recognized at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. In a business combination achieved in stages, the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, are recognized at the full amounts of their fair values. In a bargain purchase in which the total acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired exceeds the fair value of the consideration transferred plus any non-controlling interest in the acquire, that excess in earnings was recognized as a gain attributable to the Company.

AMORTIZATION OF DEBT DISCOUNT

The Company has issued various debt with warrants for which total proceeds were allocated to individual instruments based on the relative fair value of the each instrument at the time of issuance. The value of the debt was recorded as discount on debt and amortized over the term of the respective debt. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 amortization of debt discount was $1,592,414 and $582,617, respectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

Assets and liabilities denominated in local currency are translated to US dollars using the exchange rates as in effect at the balance sheet date. Results of operations are translated using average exchange rates prevailing throughout the period. Adjustments resulting from the process of translating foreign currency financial statements from functional currency into U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in current earnings. The Company has determined that local currency is the functional currency for each of its foreign operations.

RESTAURANT PRE-OPENING and closing EXPENSES

Restaurant pre-opening and closing expenses are non-capital expenditures, which are expensed as incurred. Restaurant pre-opening expenses consist of the costs of hiring and training the initial hourly work force for each new restaurant, travel, the cost of food and supplies used in training, grand opening promotional costs, the cost of the initial stocking of operating supplies and other direct costs related to the opening of a restaurant, including rent during the construction and in-restaurant training period. Restaurant closing expenses consists of the costs related to the closing a restaurant location and include write-off of property and equipment, lease termination costs and other costs directly related to the closure. Pre-opening and closing expenses are expensed as incurred.

LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

The Company is required to report both basic earnings per share, which is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding and diluted earnings per share, which is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus all diluted shares outstanding. The following table summarizes the number of common shares potentially issuable upon the exercise of certain warrants, convertible notes payable and convertible interest as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 that have been excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share since the effect would be antidilutive.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The Company maintains its cash with major financial institutions. Cash held in U.S. bank institutions is currently insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 at each institution. No similar insurance or guarantee exists for cash held in Australia, South Africa, Hungary or United Kingdom bank accounts. There was a $131,316 and $122,633 aggregate uninsured cash balances at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated all events and transactions that occurred from June 30, 2015 through the date these condensed consolidated financial statements were issued for subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

Certain amounts in the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported results of operations or loss per share.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which applies to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) or average cost. Under the updated guidance, an entity should measure inventory that is within scope at the lower of cost and net realizable value, which is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory that is measured using last-in, last-out (“LIFO”). This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and should be applied prospectively with early adoption permitted at the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

3. ACQUISITIONS

The Company completed the acquisition of BGR: The Burger Joint effective March 15, 2015. As of June 30, 2015, the Company allocated the purchase price as of the date of acquisition based on appraisals and estimated the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. In consideration of the purchased assets, the Company paid a purchase price consisting of $4,000,000 in cash and 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, a contractual working capital adjustment of $233,929, and $42,500 in additional consideration paid to the seller.

The Company’s acquisitions were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated statements of operations include the results of these operations from the dates of acquisition. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed were recorded at estimated fair values based on information currently available and based on certain assumptions as to future operations as follows:

Unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, as if the Company had acquired majority ownership of all operations acquired during 2014 and 2015 on January 1, 2014 is as follows.

The pro forma results include estimates and assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, pro forma results do not include any adjustments to reflect expected synergies or profit improvements that might be anticipated post-acquisition, and are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the business combination had been in effect on the dates indicated, or which may result in the future.

4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On December 31, 2014, management concluded it was in the best interest of the Company to exit the Spoon business, whereby the Company executed an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell the assets of Spoon Bar & Kitchen back to the original owner. In connection with the sale of Spoon, the Company reacquired 185,000 Stock Units that had been issued at acquisition in exchange for the asset transferred pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement. The stock was valued at $446,050 and the net assets were valued at $1,109,062, resulting in a loss of $683,012 in December 2014.

The results of operations and related non-recurring costs associated with Spoon have been presented as discontinued operations. Additionally, the assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations have been segregated in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The operating results from the discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, liabilities from discontinued operations totaled $177,204 and $177,393, respectively. The Company did not retain any assets related to the discontinued operation.

5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consists of the following:

Depreciation expense was $376,140 and $755,949 for the three and six month ended June 30, 2015. Depreciation expense was $304,372 and $573,763 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. Restaurant furnishings and equipment includes assets under capital leases from our South African restaurants of $203,691 and $170,320, net book value of $83,586 and $54,261 as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Depreciation expense was $22,191 and $40,577 for capital lease assets for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively. Depreciation expense was $49,156 and $58,296 for capital lease assets for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill is summarized by location as follows:

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are summarized as follows:

Other intangible assets, consisting of franchise costs, trademarks and tradenames, is summarized by location as follows:

* Amortization of the Chanticleer franchise cost will begin with the opening of a related restaurant.

Amortization expense was $32,171 and $90,999 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. Amortization expense was $77,700 and $153,920 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.

7. LONG-TERM DEBT AND NOTES PAYABLE

Long-term debt and notes payable are summarized as follows:

(a) and (b) On April 11, 2013, the Company and Paragon Commercial Bank (“Paragon”) entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) which provides for a $500,000 revolving credit facility with a one-year term from the closing date. The Credit Agreement is available to be drawn at the Company’s discretion to finance investments in new business ventures and for the Company’s general corporate working capital requirements in the ordinary course of business. The note payable originally matured on August 10, 2013 and on November 4, 2013 the note was extended to October 10, 2018 with monthly principal and interest payments of $4,406, whereas the new credit facility (b) expires on October 10, 2015. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear monthly interest at the greater of: (i) floor rate of 5.00% or (ii) the Wall Street Journal’s prime plus rate (3.25% as of June 30, 2015) plus 1.00%. Any borrowings are secured by a lien on all of the Company’s assets. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by Mike Pruitt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

(c) During September 2014, the Company revised a note with Paragon for $500,000 due on June 10, 2019. The note bears interest at a 5% annual rate, with principal and interest monthly payments of $11,532 starting in June 2015 until the maturity date.

(d) On December 23, 2013, the Company entered into a loan agreement with an outside company for $150,000, originally due on February 23, 2014. Interest is compounded monthly at a rate of 1%. As of February 23, 2014, the Company was not in compliance with the terms of this note due to non-payment of principal and interest. On March 21, 2014 and August 20, 2014, the Company paid the note holder $25,000 each of principal and accrued interest. In March 2015, the Company repaid the loan in full.

(e) On June 20, 2014, the Company entered into a loan agreement with an outside company for $100,000, originally due on July 11, 2014. In March 2015, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to repay the loan, accrued interest and penalties in full. The Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $45,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2015, representing the difference between the fair value of the shares issued and the carrying value of the outstanding debt and accrued interest.

(f) In April 2014, our South African subsidiary entered into a mortgage note with a South African bank for the purchase of the building in Port Elizabeth for our Hooters location. The 10-year note was originally issued in the amount of $330,220 with an annual interest rate of 2.6% above the South African prime rate (prime currently 9.25%). Monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $4,600 commenced in August, 2014. The mortgage note is personally guaranteed by our CEO and South African COO and secured by the assets of the Port Elizabeth building.

(g) On July 1, 2014, pursuant to Purchase Agreements executed on June 30, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of a sixty percent (60%) ownership interest in Hoot Parramatta Pty Ltd, Hoot Australia Pty Ltd, Hoot Penrith Pty Ltd, and TMIX Management Australia Pty Ltd (collectively, the “Australian Entities”), which own, operate, and manage Hooters restaurant locations and gaming operations in Australia. The ownership interest in the Australian Entities was purchased from the respective entities in exchange for the Company agreeing to assume a five million dollar ($5,000,000) debt bearing interest at 12% annually and issuing two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) warrants to purchase shares of our common stock. Originally principal repayments were as follows: $2,000,000 on December 31, 2014, $2,000,000 on June 30, 2015, and $1,000,000 on December 31, 2015. On October 15, 2014, principal repayments were restructured whereby $200,000 was due on December 31, 2014, $50,000 is payable each month from January 2015 through December 2015, $2,000,000 is payable January 31, 2016, $1,200,000 is payable on July 31, 2016 and the remaining $1,000,000 is due by January 31, 2017. The Company and the note holder are currently in discussion to renegotiate the terms of the above payments and other terms of the agreement. The note holder has not demanded the above payments (as of December 31, 2014 through currently) nor will they unless the negotiations terminate. The Company has paid the agreed upon monthly interest payments in 2015 and is currently negotiating a change in payment terms.

(h) The Company’s South African subsidiary has local bank financing in the form of term and overdraft facilities with $125,636 and $151,868 outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively.

(i) The Company’s South African subsidiary has local bank financing in the form of a term loan with monthly payments of approximately $3,500, including interest at South African Prime +1.0%. The term loan matures on June 14, 2016.

(j) The Company’s South African subsidiary has local bank financing in the form of a term loan with monthly payments of approximately $3,500, including interest South African Prime +3.0%. The term loan matures on November 15, 2019.

(k) The Company’s South African subsidiary has local bank financing in the form of a term loan with monthly payments of approximately $2,700, including interest at South African Prime + 3.0%. The term loan matures on December 1, 2018.

8. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

Convertible notes payable are as follows:

In the first six months of 2015, the Company entered into agreements whereby the Company issued new convertible promissory notes for a total of $2,150,000. In addition, the holders of three convertible notes in the amounts of $1,000,000, $500,000 and $250,000 elected to convert their notes to common stock during the first six months of 2015.

In January 2015, the Company issued convertible promissory notes for $1,000,000. The notes accrues interest at 8% per annum until the date the note is converted. The notes is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 85% of the average of the lowest three closing trading prices over ten days prior the conversion date. The conversion price is subject to a floor of $1.00 per share and a ceiling of $2.00. If not converted, the note matures three years from the issuance date. The holder could demand payment in full after one year from the issuance date. The Company also issued warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.50 per share for a period of up to 5 years from the note’s original issuance date. The fair value of the embedded conversion feature and the warrants is $670,300 and $202,358, respectively. The resulting debt discount is being amortized over the earlier of (i) the term of the debt or (ii) conversion of the debt, using the straight-line method which approximates the interest method. The amortization of debt discount is included as a component of interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The embedded conversion feature is accounted for as a derivative liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, with its carrying value marked to market at each balance sheet date. In July, 2015, subsequent to the balance sheet date, $250,000 of the $1,000,000 note was converted into common stock. See Note 16 Subsequent Events.

In January 2015, the Company also issued a convertible promissory note for a total of $150,000. The note accrues interest at 8% per annum until the date the note is converted. The note is convertible into the Company’s common stock at 85% of the average of the lowest three closing trading prices over ten days prior the conversion date. The conversion price is subject to a floor of $1.00 per share and a ceiling of $2.00. If not converted, the note matures three years from the issuance date. The Company also issued warrants to purchase 37,500 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.50 per share for a period of up to 5 years from the note’s original issuance date. The fair value of the embedded conversion feature and the warrants is $108,600 and $30,314, respectively. The resulting debt discount is being amortized over the earlier of (i) the term of the debt or (ii) conversion of the debt, using the straight-line method which approximates the interest method. The amortization of debt discount is included as a component of interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The embedded conversion feature is accounted for as a derivative liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet, with its carrying value marked to market at each balance sheet date.

In January 2015, a convertible debt holder converted $500,000 principal plus accrued interest into 373,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, another convertible debt holder converted $250,000 principal plus accrued interest into 168,713 shares of the Company’s common stock. In connection with the conversions, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of convertible debt, related accrued interest, penalties and derivative liabilities totaling $125,089 during the three months ended March 31, 2015.

In March 2015, the Company issued a convertible promissory note for $1,000,000, which was subsequently converted to common stock in June 2015. The note accrued interest at 9% per annum until the date the note was converted. The note was convertible into the Company’s common stock at $2.00 per share. If not converted, the note matured two years from the issuance date. The Company also issued warrants to purchase 320,000 shares of common stock, exercisable at $2.50 per share for a period of up to 5 years from the note’s original issuance date. The fair value of the embedded conversion feature and the warrants on the date of issuance was $455,008 and $315,008, respectively. The resulting debt discount was being amortized over the earlier of (i) the term of the debt or (ii) conversion of the debt, using the straight-line method which approximates the interest method. The amortization of debt discount is included as a component of interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The embedded conversion feature is accounted for as a component of additional paid-in capital in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. During June 2015, this $1,000,000 million note was converted into 500,000 shares of common stock at the $2.00 per share contractual conversion price. On the date of conversion, $643,371 of unamortized debt discount was accelerated and recognized as interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2015 in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company accounts for the issuance of the convertible promissory notes and the related warrants attached to the note in accordance with ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging.” Accordingly, the warrants and the embedded conversion option of the convertible notes are recorded as derivative liabilities at their fair market value and are marked to market through earnings at the end of each reporting period. The gross proceeds from the sale of the note are recorded net of a discount related to the beneficial conversion feature embedded in the conversion option and the fair value of the warrants attached to the notes. The debt discount is charged back to interest expense ratably over the term of the convertible note.

The fair value of the embedded conversion feature and the warrants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which approximates the Binomial Lattice model. The model includes subjective input assumptions that can materially affect the fair value estimates. The Company determined the fair value of the Binomial Lattice Model and the Black-Scholes Valuation Model to be materially the same. The expected stock price volatility was determined by the historical volatilities for industry peers and used an average of those volatilities. The risk free interest rate was obtained from U.S. Treasury rates for the applicable periods. The contractual terms of the agreement does not provide for and the Company does not expect to declare dividends in the near future. Key assumptions used to apply this pricing model as of the date of issuance, December 31, 2014 and June 30, 2015 are presented in the table below:

9. CAPITAL LEASES PAYABLE

Capital leases payable are as follows:

10. accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses are summarized as follows:

11. Stockholders’ Equity

The Company has 45,000,000 shares of its $0.0001 par value common stock authorized at both June 30, 2015 and December, 2014, and 13,681,330 and 7,249,442 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

The Company has 5,000,000 shares of its no par value preferred stock authorized at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. No shares have been issued or outstanding at either June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014.

In January 2015, a convertible debt holder converted $500,000 principal plus accrued interest into 373,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. In addition, another convertible debt holder converted $250,000 principal plus accrued interest into 168,713 shares of the Company’s common stock. In March 2015, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to repay $100,000 of long term debt and related accrued interest and penalties. (See Note 7 – Long Term Debt and Notes Payable and Note 8 – Convertible Notes Payable).

On March 16, 2015, the Company completed a rights offering, receiving subscriptions (including both basic and oversubscriptions) for 3,899,742 shares of its common stock for net proceeds of $7,062,325.

Effective March 15, 2015, the Company closed the purchase of BGR Holdings, LLC. In consideration of the purchased assets, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as a component of the total purchase price (See Note 3- Acquisitions).

In June 2015, a convertible debt holder converted $1,000,000 principal into 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

On June 19, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with an institutional investor and accredited investors for a registered direct placement of 860,000 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share. The agreement also provides an overallotment right for the investor(s) to purchase up to 860,000 additional shares of common stock at $2.50 per share during the 75 days following the initial closing.

During the first six months of 2015, the Company issued 30,100 shares of common stock and warrants for services valued at $186,830 of which $97,898 and $88,932 was expensed in the first and second quarters of 2015, respectively. The recorded value for common stock issued for services was based on the closing market prices for the Company’s common stock. The recorded value of the warrants issued for services valued utilizing the Black-Scholes model.

See Note 16 Subsequent Events for information regarding issuances of Common Stock subsequent to June 30, 2015.

Options and Warrants

There are no options outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Fair value of any warrant issuances are valued utilizing the Black-Scholes model. The model includes subjective input assumptions that can materially affect the fair value estimates. The Company determined the fair value of the Binomial Lattice Model and the Black-Scholes Valuation Model to be materially the same. The expected stock price volatility for the Company’s warrants was determined by the historical volatilities for industry peers and used an average of those volatilities.

A summary of warrant activity is presented below:

The following table presents information related to stock warrants as of June 30, 2015:

Warrant amortization is summarized as follows:

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Due to related parties

The Company has received non-interest bearing loans and advances from related parties as follows:

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s liabilities included amounts payable to its Australian partner in connection with Surfers Paradise and Townsville construction costs.

Due from related parties

The Company has made advances to related parties. The amounts owed to the Company are as follows:

13. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates and reports its results as a single operating segment. Revenues and operating loss by geographic area were as follows:

Long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows:

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On March 26, 2013, our South African operations received Notice of Motion filed in the Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban, Republic of South Africa, filed against Rolalor (PTY) LTD (“Rolalor”) and Labyrinth Trading 18 (PTY) LTD (“Labyrinth”) by Jennifer Catherine Mary Shaw (“Shaw”). Rolalor and Labyrinth were the original entities formed to operate the Johannesburg and Durban locations, respectively. On September 9, 2011, the assets and the then-disclosed liabilities of these entities were transferred to Tundraspex (PTY) LTD (“Tundraspex”) and Dimaflo (PTY) LTD (“Dimaflo”), respectively. The current entities, Tundraspex and Dimaflo are not parties in the lawsuit. Shaw is requesting that the Respondents, Rolalor and Labyrinth, be wound up in satisfaction of an alleged debt owed in the total amount of R4,082,636 (approximately $480,000). The two Notices were defended and argued in the High Court of South Africa (Durban) on January 31, 2014. Madam Justice Steryi dismissed the action with costs on May 5, 2014. Ms. Shaw has appealed this decision, and a court date has been set for February 1, 2016.

In connection with our 2011 acquisitions of the South African entities (whereby, on October 1, 2011, Rolalor, Alimenta 177(Pty.) Ltd. and Labyrinth transferred their respective net assets to the newly formed entities controlled by the Company), the Company believes the purchase and sale with the seller was accomplished in accordance with the laws and regulations of the taxing authorities in South Africa. However, there can be no absolute assurance as to whether the business acquired continues to have any outstanding tax and regulatory filing requirements, (i.e. not filed certain corporate tax returns for previous years) as well as whether the local authorities could seek to recover any unpaid taxes, interest, penalties, or other amounts due from the Company, its shareholders or others. The Company is not aware of any existing obligations that remain outstanding for which the Company may be required to settle. In connection with acquiring the net assets of the business, the Company may be entitled to be reimbursed by the seller for any pre-acquisition obligations of the business that may arise post-acquisition.

In addition to the matters disclosed above, the Company may be involved in legal proceedings and claims that have arisen in the ordinary course of business. These actions, when ultimately concluded and settled, will not, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect upon the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the company.

15. DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables according to FASB ASC 820 pricing levels.

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s available-for-sale equity securities were valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as summarized above. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access. Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets other than quoted prices in Level 1, quoted prices in markets that are not yet active, or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets.

The derivative liabilities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and estimated volatility factors based on historical quoted market prices for the Company’s common stock, and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis, including investments accounted for under the equity and cost methods. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of all financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs:

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s available-for-sale equity securities were valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs as summarized above. Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted prices for identical assets in active markets that the Company can access. Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets other than quoted prices in Level 1, quoted prices in markets that are not yet active, or other inputs that are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets.

The derivative liabilities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and estimated volatility factors based on historical quoted market prices for the Company’s common stock, and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Certain assets are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis, including investments accounted for under the equity and cost methods. Accordingly, such investments are only included in the fair value hierarchy disclosure when the investment is subject to re-measurement at fair value after initial recognition and the resulting re-measurement is reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of all financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs:

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Acquisition of BT’s

On July 1, 2015, the Company closed the acquisition with BT’s Burgerjoint Management, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of North Carolina (“BT’s”), including the ownership interests of four operating restaurant subsidiaries engaged in the fast casual hamburger restaurant business under the name “BT’s Burger Joint.” In consideration of the purchased assets, the Company paid a purchase price consisting of $1,400,000 in cash and 424,080 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share.

A final valuation of the assets and liabilities and purchase price allocation of BT’s has not been completed as of this reporting period. Consequently, the purchase price will be allocated based upon the fair values of asset and liability amounts with the excess classified as goodwill during the third quarter of 2015.

Acquisition of LBB

On July 31, 2015, Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement to acquire various entities operating eight Little Big Burger restaurants in the State of Oregon and LBB Acquisition, LLC, (“LBB”). The Company has agreed to pay a purchase price consisting of $3,600,000 in cash and shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, equal to $2,500,000 in the aggregate. Closing of the acquisition is expected to occur on or before September 30, 2015, and is dependent on various closing conditions.

Conversion of Debt

During July 2015, $225,000 of the Company’s $1 million January 2015 convertible debt was converted into 112,500 shares of common stock at $2.00 per share.

Australia

On July 14, 2015, voluntary administrators were appointed to review the affairs and assess the financial condition of the Hooters Australia stores. The initiation of voluntary administration followed the request of the Company because the Company believes its operating partner had been mismanaging the business.

The Company has 60% ownership of the following entities, all of which were placed into administration:

The administration does not include Chanticleer Holdings or its subsidiaries, other than the Australian Entities.

The Administrators came to the conclusion to place the assets of the above entities up for sale to satisfy the creditors.

The Company has been negotiating with the administrators and has reached an agreement with the administrator as to the consideration for the purchase of the assets of the Hooters and the Darling Harbor Margaritaville properties located in Australia.  The transactions will allow the Company to continue to operate its Hooters Australia stores, and also take over operations of the Margaritaville store, which it did not previously own. 

The Company and its new partner in Australia have established new legal entities for the purpose of purchasing the assets from administration, holding the franchise rights for Hooters and the Darling Harbor Margaritaville, and operating the stores.  Through these entities, the Company’s ownership in the Hooters Australia stores will be 80%. Through this agreement, the Company will also obtain a 50% ownership of the Margaritaville store. Also as part of this agreement the Company will obtain ownership of certain gaming machines and gaming licenses located at the Margaritaville store. The Company will receive 100% of the gaming revenue from these gaming machines and licenses.

As of July 14, 2015, the Company lost temporary control of these assets as a result of the administrative process, however, the Company anticipates regaining control in the near future. In the event that the Company is not able to complete the transactions and regain control of the Australia operations, it may then have to deconsolidate the subsidiary and may incur an impairment of its investment in those subsidiaries. 

ITEM 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include projections, predictions, expectations or statements as to beliefs or future events or results or refer to other matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are based on various factors and were derived using numerous assumptions. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan”, “project”, “continuing”, “ongoing”, “target”, “aim”, “expect”, “believe”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, or the negative of those words and other comparable words. You should be aware that those statements reflect only the Company’s predictions. If known or unknown risks or uncertainties should materialize, or if underlying assumptions should prove inaccurate, actual results could differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear this in mind when reading this Quarterly Report and not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to: